Yohji Yamamoto 2018 EDP

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Nowness

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Yohji Yamamoto Nowness is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018. Nowness opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Blossoms, Ylang-Ylang, and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Musk and Vetiver. Yohji Yamamoto's Nowness carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A solid, versatile fragrance that's surprisingly divisive given its inoffensive nature. Some find it a beautifully balanced, everyday gem; others, a bit too generic. Either way, it's a safe blind buy if you like a clean, woody-citrus vibe.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Modern
  • Fresh
  • Woody
  • Uplifting
  • Subtle
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Nowness Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

With its moderate performance and clean, fresh profile, Nowness is ideal for daytime casual wear and the office. It's a bit too subtle for formal events, but can work for a relaxed date night.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Nowness kicks off with a bright, zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, sharpened by a hint of pink pepper. This fresh opening smoothly transitions into a clean, aromatic heart where a gentle lavender note mingles with the dry, woody tones of cedar. The base settles into a soft, slightly sweet vanilla with an earthy whisper of patchouli and vetiver, rounded out by a clean musk that gives it a lasting, comforting finish.

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